VACANCY IN A SHIPPING COMPANY

A medium size shipping company with Head Office in Lagos seeks to employ qualified personnel to fill the following vacant positions:

GENERAL MANAGER
REF: B/GM/001
QUALIFICATION
Minimum qualification of a Master degree in relevant field of study and possession of professional qualifications.
He/She must have a minimum work experience of 8 years as a top management staff in similar capacity and must have attended various seminars and conference within and outside Nigeria.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Create and sustain structure to support the envisaged growth in the number of import and export tankers under our agency and purchase of additional tankers for the company.
Oversee the day to day activities of the company and ensure clients are satisfied with the level of service rendered to them.
Provide leadership qualities and direction for both office and field staff (which may be well over 200) in the overall efforts to maintain competitive edge and remain a company of first choice.

MARINE SUPERINTENDENT
REF: F/MS/003
Minimum of HND/BSC in nautical science and must be a Master Mariner with Class 1 COC certificate and all relevant seaman certifications.
He/She must have a minimum of 8 years experience in the maritime industry as a master mariner.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
To determine the short, medium and long term strategy for the company's fleet of tanker vessels, which includes identifying business development opportunities for the company.
Monitoring the technical operations of the fleet
Keep the company informed of all relevant details from IMO, ICS, USCG, INTERCARGO and other industry bodies and ensure compliance of same.
He/she must ensure all vessels certificates are properly maintained and updated as at when due.
Responsible for all safety issues on board.
Participate actively in the recruitment of crew, amongst other responsibilities.

TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT
QUALIFICATION
Minimum qualification of HND/BSC in Marine Engineering and must have a 1 st Class OCO {FG or MOTOR}, and all relevant seaman certifications.
He/she must have a minimum of 8 years as Chief Engineer onboard tankers and 4 years dry dock experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Providing technical instructions to company's vessels.
Advising the management on technical issues and supervising all technical staff.
Arranging vessel inspection visits by industry bodies or management staff.
Preparing repairs and dry-dock specification as and when required and writing detailed reports on the conditions of company's tankers.
He/she will be expected to also review all technical reports.
Ensure proper management of spare parts and assisting vessel's budget control by controlling bunker quality and usage, freshwater consumption rate, crew feeding etc.

SHIPPING AND COMMERCIAL MANAGER
QUALIFICATION
Minimum qualification of HND/BSC in Transport/Logistic Management or relevant field of study.
Professional qualifications in shipping will be an added advantage, with an industry experience of 4 years especially on tankers chartering and marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Develop and sustain clientele for hire of company's tankers.
Develop and execute charter party on behalf of the company. Including preparing invoices for the hire of company’s vessels and ensure payments are received.
Ensure the company's trading documents are valid at all times.
Create and maintain database of vessels trading within our waters and act as brokers for hire of such vessels an behalf of the company.
Provide market intelligence on shipping activities within the country.
Liaise with the technical dept to ensure that all victualling for vessels are provided as and when required without interfering in her trading activities.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
REF: B/BDM/001
A minimum qualification of HND/BSC in relevant field of study, with a Master degree.
Possession of professional qualifications in career line will be an added advantage.
He/she must have a minimum work experience of 4 years as top management employee in a similar capacity. He/she must be creative, well travelled and interactive

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Initiate and sustain market intelligence gathering and provide feedback to Management as a tool for planning and decision making with an aim of increasing the market share of the company.
Development and sustain robust relationships with clients within and outside Nigeria. He/She will be expected to make unplanned trips out of the country on very regular basis.
Liaise with the operations dept to ensure clients are satisfied with the performance of the company.
Recommend training programmes for subordinates and give orientation/induction lessons to new employees in the dept.

MASTER (NIGERIAN/FOREIGN)
REF: F/MA/003
Minimum qualification of HNDIBSC in nautical science with Class 1, 2 and 3 COC and all relevant seaman certifications.
He/she must have a minimum of 8 years experience in same capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Ensure the safety of the crew, the vessel and the cargo at all times.
He/she must promote safe working practices.
Ensuring safe navigation of the vessel
Performing reviews of vessel safety management system and reporting conclusions to the SMS designate personnel and implementing the company's safety & Environment Protection Policy, etc.
Represents Management interest when on board.

CHIEF OFFICER (NIGERIA AND FOREIGN)
REF: F/CO/004
QUALIFICATION
Minimum of HND/BSC in nautical science, FGN Unlimited and all relevant seaman's certifications.
He/she must have a minimum work experience of 4 years in same capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Keeping bridge watch at sea and arranging for deck crew watches.
Relieving the master of the Bridge whenever this is required.
Loading, discharging, ballasting and stowage of the cargo and maintenance during the voyage with due regard to the vessel's strength and cargo characteristics while keeping all appropriate records of such plans.
Supervising the cargo systems, gear and related documents.
Ensure safety on board vessel by all crew by ensuring high rate of compliance. Ensure all their entry permits are valid.
Ensure cooperation with Chief Engineer, proper maintenance of all deck machinery.
Training and familiarization of new deck personnel regarding safety issues and on the job performance.

CHIEF ENGINEER (NIGERIA/FOREIGN)
REF: F/CE/003
QUALIFICATION
A minimum of HND/BSC in Marine Engineering and must be a Class 2 COC Marine Engineer with all relevant seaman's certifications.
He/she must have a minimum of 6 years work experience as a chief engineer on board a tanker.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
The safe and efficient operation of the engineering plant as per SMS requirement and manufacturer's standard.
Ensure good working condition and maintenance of all onboard machinery and equipment; keeping proper records and adequate supplies of spare parts and tools. He/she must implement all safety systems in his/her dept.
Keeping proper records of repairs and maintenance performed and ensuring efficient use of stores, parts and supplies.
Coordinating the proper use of the Engine room manpower and giving priority to necessary works; supervising the engine room repair team in their assigned works by the chief engineer.

2ND ENGINEER
REF: F/2E/002
QUALIFICATION
A minimum of HND/BSC in Marine Engineering and must be a Class 2 COC Marine engineer with all relevant seaman's certifications.
He/she must have a minimum of 3 years work experience as 2nd Engineer on board a tanker.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Performing maintenance according to instructions
Ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental protection in accordance with the company's SMS manual.
Act as emergency relief for the Chief Engineer when situation demands.

PUMPMAN
REF: F/PPM/004
QUALIFICATION
HND/BSC in Marine Engineering with a minimum qualification of an OND in the relevant field of study. Must have COG-AB and all relevant seaman's certifications.
He/she must have a minimum work experience of 3 years on board a tanker in same capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Chiefly responsible for the discharge of wet product from the vessel to the tank farm or during STS operations.
Ensure all discharging lines are up and working at all times.
Recording of discharge figure and ensuring vessel tanks adequately discharges all products.

WELDER
REF: F/WD/033
QUALIFICATION
OND in relevant field of study, preferably in Marine Engineering and must have COC as an AB with all seaman certifications.
He/she must have a minimum work experience of 5 years in a tanker vessel in same capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Ensure all welding jobs are properly and safely carried out.

ELECTRICIAN
REF: F/ELE/003
QUALIFICATION
HND/BSC in electrical engineering from a reputable Nigerian university/poly and mandatory seaman certifications.
He/she must have a minimum work experience of 5 years on board a tanker vessel in the same capacity.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Will be responsible for all electrical works on board the vessel and in the engine room.

HEAD OF OPERATION (BONNY, WARRI AND PORT HARCOURT)
REF: B/HOP/001
QUALIFICATION
Minimum qualification of HND/BSc in Maritime Technology or any relevant course of study.
Must possess the necessary professional qualifications in the shipping industry with a minimum of 5 years experience as a middle management employee in the ship J agency business.

RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure quick turnaround of vessels under our agency in both locations.
To liaise with the communities on community issues with an aim of preventing hitches to our operations.

OPERATION OFFICERS (GHANA-GHANAIAN, REPUBLIC OF BENIN-CITIZEN, ABIDJAN, BONNY, PORT HARCOURT AND WARRI)
REF: B/OF/004
QUALIFICATION
Minimum qualification of HNDIBSC in Maritime Technology or relevant course of study.
Possession of professional qualifications in the shipping industry will be an added advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Responsible for processing vessel clearances with various govt agencies like customs, Port Authorities, Navy etc
Booking or pilots and taking of govt officials on board vessels for vessel clearance.

BOARDING OFFICERS (GHANA-GHANAIAN, REPUBLIC OF BENIN-CITIZEN, ABIDJAN, BONNY, PORT HARCOURT AND WARRI)
REF: B/BO/004
QUALIFICATION
HND or a minimum qualification of an OND in Marine Transportation or the relevant course from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron or the Regional Maritime Academy, Ghana.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Board vessels under our agency and representing the interest of the company and clients.
Give updated reports to the company via radio communications, etc on all activities ongoing in the vessel.
Attend to government officials when they board vessels under our agency.
Monitor STS operations and give discharge figure to the company as appropriate.

ACCOUNT OFFICERS (BONNY, CALABAR, ABIDJAN, REPUBLIC OF BENIN)
REF: B/AO/003
QUALIFICATION
Minimum of First degree in relevant field of study with 3 years experience in a similar position in the shipping industry.
Good knowledge of taxation issues in the preferred country.

ADMIN/HR OFFICER (GHANA ABIDJAN, REPUBLIC OF BENIN)
REF: B/AHR/002
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of first degree in Industry and Personnel Management or any other relevant social science course with four years experience as an HR Officer.
Candidates are expected to have very good knowledge of personnel issues, staff benefits and must be a member of a personnel institute in the preferred country.

DRIVERS/DISPATCH RIDERS
REF: B/DRV/005
QUALIFICATION
OND in relevant field of study with a minimum qualification of SSCE.
He/she must have a driving certificate from a reputable driving school and a valid driver's licence.
He/she must be between 32 to 40 years of age and must have very good knowledge of Lagos roads with a minimum driving experience of 5 years.

CHIEF COOK
REF: F/CC/003
QUALIFICATION
A minimum qualification of OND in Hotel Management with a cooking certificate from a reputable catering school.
He/she must have a minimum work experience of 5 years as a chief cook on board a vessel.
Possession of Seaman's certifications will be an added advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE
Prepare food for crew on board a vessel with great care, while complying with all safety regulations.

CLEARING AND FORWARDING OFFICERS (LAGOS)
REF: B/CFO/001

QUALIFICATION
Minimum of First degree in the relevant course of study.
Must have a minimum work experience of 5 years as a clearing and forwarding officer in a customs agent company.
Must be familiar with customs and immigration procedures both at the ports and the airports.

OTHER VACANT POSITIONS
BOSUN: OND from Maritime Academy, Oran (F/BS/OO2)
ABLE SEAMAN (F/AS/OO2)
OILERS (F/OR/002)
GRADUATE TRAINEES IN ENGINEERING,SCIENCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH GOOD QUALIFICATION MAY ALSO APPLY

Employees for branches outside Nigeria MUST be fluent in French Language.
Quote reference number of your job title on your application letter.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Kindly send all your applications and CV to: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be shortlisted.

Application Closes 3 weeks from date of advertisement.